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No matter what your level of experience, when you are on the hunt for a new role, it can be a difficult task to work out what exactly you need to do in order to both stand out against the competition and to portray yourself as the most interesting and credible candidate for the employer whom you have chosen.  It's important to have a plan for this, because when you've done the research and have a strategy in place you're already far ahead...

As a graduate today, completing your course means entering a highly competitive job market with sometimes less qualifications and experience than others who are looking for similar roles. An average of over ten thousand students graduate from university in Australia each year in finance and banking alone, this and the competitive nature of the job market means preparation and standing out from the crowd are more and more important. Having...

So what are Graduate programs anyway? Graduate programs are a recruitment tool generally used by large corporate and government as a way of both building partnerships with universities and gaining access to talent in many different disciplines outside of more 'normal' recruitment channels. A grad program will normally lasts 1 – 2 years depending on the discipline and can start recruiting at different times of the year dependent on both...

When you're looking for graduate jobs in finance, the prospect of undergoing an interview can be one of the most daunting aspects of the search. Investment banking is often a high-pressure field, and your interview will be one of the tests of how well you can perform under pressure. It's your chance to show that you have the skills and qualities necessary to work in investment banking, and your ability to handle highly stressful situations...

Are you considering the prospect of starting a career in the field of finance work as an accountant? If so, you’ve probably encountered the terms CA and CPA while looking at prospective qualifications. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to make a calculated choice about which path to take unless you understand and appreciate their differences - this article seeks to provide a quick overview of the difference between the two roles and what you...

Whether you’re taking the first steps into the world of business or want to transition into a new career, becoming a mortgage or finance broker could be one of the most attractive options on the market if you have the right skill set and personality for the role. After all, what could be better than earning a great salary while also helping people and families find their dream homes? Plus as a career it can give you the flexibility to do...

If you’re really serious about starting a career in finance, then it’s important to focus on building up the skills to help you land that perfect graduate job to get you started. This article focuses on five useful skills that everyone in finance needs to have.   Communication skills If you work in most jobs in the finance industry, don’t expect to sit behind a computer all day. Almost all finance-related graduate jobs will...